McDermott Will & Schulte Names Robert Rizzo Global Co-Head of Private Equity Group
Law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has appointed Robert Rizzo as Global Co-Head of its Private Equity Group. Rizzo joins from Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
McDermott Will & Schulte has appointed Robert Rizzo as Global Co-Head of its Private Equity Group, bolstering its offerings in the sector. Rizzo joins the firm from Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
His arrival coincides with a period of significant expansion for McDermott Will & Schulte, particularly in New York City. The firm has reportedly ten-folded its New York office space over the past decade and has recently unveiled a new campus in Midtown.
Rizzo brings over 22 years of experience advising private equity sponsors. Ira Coleman, Chair of McDermott Will & Schulte, stated that private equity is a key area for the firm and that Rizzo's expertise will enhance their service offerings. "He has the platform-building mindset that will continue to elevate our service offerings," Coleman said.
Harris Siskind, Global Head of the Transactions Practice Group, highlighted Rizzo's ability to connect clients with the firm's full range of services. "He gives private equity sponsor clients direct access to the full breadth of the firm—M&A, financing, tax, regulatory—and the seniority to bring it together on the deals that matter most," Siskind commented.
Rizzo's practice encompasses advising private equity sponsors and funds across the investment lifecycle, including leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and fundraising. The firm positions this hire as a move to further strengthen its standing in the competitive private equity landscape.